Lefty bloggers went nuts because Rikers Island wasn’t part of the evacuation plans for the city of New York.
It was all much ado about nothing because the criminals at RI were never in danger. Not like it would’ve been a big deal if they were.
I love tweaking the Left!
NY1
In response to concerns about the safety of Rikers Island during Hurricane Irene, city officials said Saturday that the prison facility is safe from the storm.
City officials say the island is not in Zone A, the area designated most vulnerable to flooding, so there's no reason to move the prisoners and guards to a different location. They add that all power sources have been inspected and all outdoor furniture has been secured.
The president of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, Norman Seabrook, said he is concerned about union members, but believes they will make the best of the situation.
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